Wax Palm
Ceroxylon quindiuense
Basic Information
Family: Arecaceae or Palmae
Genus: ceroxylon
Plant ID (slug): ceroxylon-quindiuense
Numeric ID: 3294
USDA Hardiness: 8-11
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Ceroxylon quindiuense is an evergreen Tree growing to 20 m (65ft) by 4 m (13ft) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required).. The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
S. America - Colombia.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Secondary; South Wall. By. West Wall. By.
Edible Uses
Fruit. We have seen no reports for this species, but the fruit is probably edible[K].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Ceroxylon quindiuense Wax Palm PFAF Plant Database
Meta Description: Ceroxylon quindiuense is an evergreen Tree growing to 20 m (65ft) by 4 m (13ft) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). . The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.